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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 5270CD
| name        = Macintosh Performa 5270CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_5200.jpg]]
| image        = [[File:PowerMacintosh_5260.jpg|260px|frameless]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5270CD
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5260/120, the same case as the Performa 5270CD. Photo: Stephen Edmonds, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = All-in-one Personal Computer
| type        = All-in-one desktop personal computer
| release date = April 22, 1996
| release_date = April 15, 1996 (Apple); April 22, 1996 (EveryMac)
| discontinued = February 1, 1997
| discontinued = February 1, 1997 (EveryMac)
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
| price        = Not sold in the US
| memory      = 16 MB RAM minimum, expandable to 64 MB (Apple's figure)
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
| memory      = 8 MB, expandable to 64 MB
| display      = 14" Shadow Mask CRT (640×480 at 16-bit color)
| rom          = 4 MB
| sound        = 16-bit monophonic input, 16-bit stereo output at nominally 0.5 V RMS into 39 Ω; internal speakers deliver 16-bit stereo (Apple's figures)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive; 4× CD-ROM; 1.4 MB SuperDrive (manual insert)
| dimensions  = 17.5" H × 16.0" W × 15.1" D (445 × 406 × 383 mm)
| display      = Built-in 14-inch shadow-mask CRT; 640 × 480 at 16-bit
| weight      = 45 lbs (20.4 kg)
| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input
| os          = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
| dimensions  = 445 × 406 × 383 mm (17.5 × 16 × 15.1 in)
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]]
| weight      = 45 lb (20.4 kg)
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]]
| os          = System 7.5.3 and later
| model        = M4796J/A
}}
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 5270CD''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on April 22, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5270cd.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5270CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is identical to the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD|Performa 5260CD]] but was marketed specifically for Asian and European markets under a different model designation.
The '''Macintosh Performa 5270CD''' is an all-in-one Macintosh with a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e and a built-in 14-inch monitor. Apple gives its introduction date as April 15, 1996 and says it was not sold in the US. Its figures are those of the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD|Performa 5260CD]] with a 1.2 GB hard drive.<ref name="apple">Apple, [https://support.apple.com/en-us/112238 "Macintosh Performa 5270CD: Technical Specifications"].</ref> EveryMac gives April 22, 1996 for the introduction and February 1, 1997 for the discontinuation, lists order number M4796J/A, and says it was sold in Asia and Europe.<ref name="em">EveryMac, [https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5270cd.html "Macintosh Performa 5270CD Specs"].</ref> Apple's ''Service Source'' for the 5260 and 5280 covers the same hardware as the Power Macintosh 5260/100.<ref name="ss5260">Apple Computer, ''Service Source: Power Macintosh/Performa 5260, 5280 Series'' (1997), [[:File:Powermac.perf 5260.5280.pdf]]; see [[Power Macintosh/Performa 5260, 5280 Series Service Source]]. Page numbers are PDF pages.</ref> Apple's technical specifications give 8 MB as the minimum RAM; the ''Service Source'' gives 16 MB for the whole family.<ref name="apple" />


The Performa 5270CD features a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e processor with a 1.2 GB hard drive and 4X CD-ROM drive, housed in the same all-in-one chassis as its predecessor, the [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]]. The educational version, the [[Power Macintosh 5260|Power Macintosh 5260/100]], was sold in North America and also to the consumer market in Asia and Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Macintosh_5260 |title=Power Macintosh 5260 |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>
== Hardware ==
 
{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:70%;"
== Differences from Performa 5260CD ==
|+ '''Apple's ''Service Source'' figures for the 5260 and 5280'''
 
! Item !! Figure
The Performa 5270CD is functionally identical to the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD|Performa 5260CD]] with the same specifications. The only differences are:
 
* '''Market:''' Sold exclusively in Asia and Europe
* '''Model Number:''' M4796J/A (Japan)
* '''Software Bundle:''' Region-specific bundled software
 
== Architecture and Processor ==
 
The Performa 5270CD uses the PowerPC 603e processor running at 100 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5270cd.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5270CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and includes an integrated floating-point unit.
 
=== Cache Configuration ===
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB instruction + 16 KB data)
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB (optional expansion slot)
 
== Memory and Storage ==
 
=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
|-
! Specification !! Details
| Processor || PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz (5260/100) or 120 MHz (5260/120, 5280); 64-bit PowerPC bus
|-
|-
| '''RAM Type''' || 72-pin SIMM
| RAM || 16 MB minimum; two 72-pin SIMM sockets, 80 ns or faster; 64 MB maximum
|-
|-
| '''Minimum Speed''' || 80 ns
| ROM and cache || 4 MB ROM; 256 KB level 2 cache
|-
|-
| '''Standard RAM''' || 8 MB
| Video || 1 MB DRAM frame buffer on the logic board; 640 × 480 at 16-bit
|-
|-
| '''Maximum RAM''' || 64 MB
| Display || 14-inch shadow-mask CRT, 12.8-inch viewable; 0.28 mm dot pitch; 66.7 Hz; active raster 240 × 185 mm; 9,300 K white point
|-
|-
| '''RAM Slots''' || 2
| Storage || 800 MB, 1.2 GB or 1.6 GB IDE hard drive; AppleCD 600i (5260/100) or AppleCD 1200i (5260/120, 5280); 1.4 MB SuperDrive, manual insert
|}
 
RAM cannot be interleaved on this system. 1 MB of system RAM is permanently dedicated to video function.
 
=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X
 
== Display and Graphics ==
 
The Performa 5270CD features a built-in 14" Shadow Mask RGB CRT display running at 640×480 resolution with 16-bit color. Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM and cannot be expanded.
 
== Input/Output and Expansion ==
 
=== Port Configuration ===
* '''ADB:''' 1 port for keyboard and mouse
* '''Serial:''' 2 ports (printer and modem)
* '''Audio In:''' 1 port (16-bit mono)
* '''Audio Out:''' 1 port (stereo)
* '''SCSI:''' 1 external DB-25 port
 
=== Expansion Slots ===
* '''LC PDS:''' 1 slot
* '''Comm Slot:''' 1 slot
* '''Video I/O Slot:''' 1 slot
* '''TV Tuner Slot:''' 1 slot
 
== General Maintenance ==
 
For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD General Maintenance]] page.
 
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
 
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, chime but no video, intermittent operation, Sad Mac errors, and floppy drive problems is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD Troubleshooting]] page.
 
== Technical Details ==
 
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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===
{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
! Sub-system !! Specification (Performa 5270CD, April 1996)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz
|-
| '''System Bus''' || 40 MHz
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 8-64 MB (72-pin SIMM)
|-
| '''Video''' || 640 × 480 @ 16-bit color
|-
|-
| '''VRAM''' || 1 MB (from system RAM)
| Ports || One ADB; two serial (mini DIN-8); external SCSI DB-25 for up to seven devices; sound input; front headphone jack and rear stereo output
|-
|-
| '''Sound''' || 16-bit mono input, stereo output
| Expansion || LC processor-direct slot (96/114-pin); 112-pin communications slot; 60-pin video-in slot; TV tuner connector; external video connector slot
|-
|-
| '''Disks''' || 1.44 MB floppy, 1.2 GB HDD, 4X CD-ROM
| Electrical || 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz; 240 W maximum; 4.0 A maximum; 40 A peak inrush
|-
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, SCSI, Serial × 2, Audio I/O
| Dimensions || 17.5 × 16 × 15.1 in (445 × 406 × 383 mm)
|}
|}
Source: pp. 4, 9–11 and 28–43.<ref name="ss5260" />


== See Also ==
The 5260 looks like the [[Macintosh Performa 5200|5200 series]] but its logic board (661-1116 at 100 MHz, 661-1265 at 120 MHz), power supply board (661-1133), analogue/video board (661-1134) and CRT (661-1135) all have different part numbers from the 5200's (p. 216).<ref name="ss5260" /><ref name="ss52">Apple Computer, ''Service Source: Power Macintosh/Performa 5200 and 5300 (not 5260, 5280)'' (1997), Adjustments, pp. 275–317, and exploded view, p. 319, [[:File:Powermac.perf 5200.5300.pdf]].</ref> The 5200 series has a 15-inch tube and a 125 W, 2.5 A supply; the 5260 has a 14-inch tube and a 240 W, 4.0 A supply. Apple's 5200 manual marks every adjustment page "not for 5260, 5280".<ref name="ss52" /><ref name="ss5260" />
 
* [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD]] — Base model (worldwide)
* [[Macintosh Performa 5280]] — 120 MHz variant (Japan)


The processor-direct slot takes many cards made for the Macintosh LC, but Apple says it is not a true PDS: cards that work with the main processor, such as cache or FPU cards, do not work (p. 11).<ref name="ss5260" /> A Cuda microcontroller handles soft power, resets, PRAM, ADB and the real-time clock; Apple says many system problems clear after pressing the Cuda reset button on the logic board (pp. 21, 178).<ref name="ss5260" />


== Apple's chassis, electrical and environmental figures ==
The PRAM battery connects to the logic board by a plug and sits on hook-and-loop tape. Apple's test is to replace it below 3.0&nbsp;V (pp. 174–177); Apple's technical specifications give the battery type as 4.5&nbsp;V alkaline.<ref name="ss5260" /><ref name="apple" />


* '''CPU''' PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz, 64-bit PowerPC bus; '''ROM 4 MB'''; '''256K level 2 cache'''; '''1 MB DRAM frame buffer''' on board for video
== Adjustments ==
* '''DRAM 16 MB minimum''', expandable to 64 MB (72-pin, 80 ns or faster). '''An 8 MB figure circulates for this machine; that is the 5200 and 5300 minimum, not this family's'''<ref name="ss5260">Apple Computer, ''Power Macintosh/Performa 5260, 5280 Series Service Source'' ([[Power Macintosh/Performa 5260, 5280 Series Service Source]], [[:File:Powermac.perf_5260.5280.pdf]]), Specifications, Adjustments (Geometry, Video) and Additional Procedures, Battery Verification (below 3.0 V, replace the battery).</ref>
Apple's adjustments for the 5260 and 5280 are light meter setup, geometry, video and power supply. Apple requires the power-supply adjustment whenever the analogue board or power supply is taken out: connect a DC voltmeter between the metal chassis and pin 3 of P805 on the power supply, and set R828 for 110 V DC (pp. 213–214).<ref name="ss5260" /> The 5200 series high-voltage adjustment (29.5 V at D713 or D703) does not apply.<ref name="ss52" />
* '''Dimensions''' 17.5 in (445 mm) H × '''16 in (406 mm) W''' × '''15.1 in (383 mm) D'''. Several pages on this wiki had the width and depth transposed
* '''Line voltage''' 100–240 VAC; '''frequency''' 47–63 Hz; '''power 240 W maximum'''
* '''Surge voltage''' 300 V rms for 100 ms; '''peak inrush current 40 A pk'''; '''current 4.0 A maximum''' for all line and load conditions; '''220 W maximum''' for all line and load conditions<ref name="ss5260" />
* '''Operating''' 10–40 °C; '''transit (72 h)''' −40 to +65 °C; '''storage (6 months)''' −40 to +47 °C; humidity 20–95 % non-condensing; altitude 0–10,000 ft
* '''PRAM battery''' 3.6 V ½AA lithium; Apple: '''replace below 3.0 V'''. Neutralise lithium leakage with bicarbonate of soda, not vinegar<ref name="ss5260" />


'''Apple's own weight figure for this chassis is internally contradictory and should not be quoted.''' It prints "Without CD-ROM: 17 lb. With CD-ROM: 19 lb. (21.15 kg)" — 19 lb is 8.6 kg, not 21.15 kg, and 17/19 lb is what the '''LC 630''' volume gives for a much smaller machine. The 21 kg / ~47 lb figure is the plausible one for a 15-inch all-in-one, and that is what this page carries, but it is flagged rather than presented as Apple's.
'''The power supply and analogue board carry mains and CRT voltages, and the power-supply adjustment is made with the machine running. Discharge the CRT before working near it; see [[CRT Discharge Procedure]].'''


'''Apple's built-in display figures''' for the 5260 and 5280: '''14-inch shadow mask, 12.8-inch viewable'''; dot pitch '''0.28 mm'''; vertical frequency '''66.7 Hz'''; active raster '''9.5 × 7.3 in'''; white point '''9,300 K'''; shipping brightness '''25 foot-lamberts'''; aluminised '''P22''' phosphor. Apple gives one video mode: '''640 × 480 at 16-bit colour'''. Note the '''14-inch''' tube — the 5200 and 5300 are 15-inch, and the two families are otherwise very similar.
== Maintenance and repair ==
Apple's symptom charts for this family are in its ''Service Source''.<ref name="ss5260" /> The 5200 series guides cover the same kind of chassis, but their board part numbers and the high-voltage adjustment do not apply to the 5260:
* [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD Troubleshooting]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD General Maintenance]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]]


'''There is no high-voltage adjustment for this family.''' Apple publishes one for the 5200 and 5300 and marks every page of it "not for 5260, 5280". The Adjustments chapter here is '''Geometry''' and '''Video''' only, and Apple publishes '''no rail tolerance and no power-supply adjustment'''. The "+5 V 4.85–5.15 V / +12 V 11.90–12.75 V" pair that circulates on this wiki is Apple's Macintosh Plus and 128K/512K procedure with voltage test cable 077-0135.<ref name="ss5260" />
== Service documentation ==
<pdf width="800" height="500">File:Powermac.perf_5260.5280.pdf</pdf>


'''Note also the different supply rating.''' Apple gives this family '''240 W''' and '''4.0 A''' maximum against '''125 W''' and '''2.5 A''' for the 5200 and 5300, in the same-looking chassis — so a 5200-series supply is not a drop-in for a 5260.
== Related pages ==
* [[Power Macintosh 5260]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5260]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5260CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5280]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 5200]]


== References ==
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Macintosh Performa 5270CD
Macintosh Performa 5260/120, the same case as the Performa 5270CD. Photo: Stephen Edmonds, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypeAll-in-one desktop personal computer
ReleasedApril 15, 1996 (Apple); April 22, 1996 (EveryMac)
DiscontinuedFebruary 1, 1997 (EveryMac)
Intro priceNot sold in the US
CPUPowerPC 603e at 100 MHz
Memory8 MB, expandable to 64 MB
Storage1.2 GB IDE hard drive; 4× CD-ROM; 1.4 MB SuperDrive (manual insert)
DisplayBuilt-in 14-inch shadow-mask CRT; 640 × 480 at 16-bit
Sound16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input
ROM4 MB
Dimensions445 × 406 × 383 mm (17.5 × 16 × 15.1 in)
Weight45 lb (20.4 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5.3 and later

The Macintosh Performa 5270CD is an all-in-one Macintosh with a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e and a built-in 14-inch monitor. Apple gives its introduction date as April 15, 1996 and says it was not sold in the US. Its figures are those of the Performa 5260CD with a 1.2 GB hard drive.[1] EveryMac gives April 22, 1996 for the introduction and February 1, 1997 for the discontinuation, lists order number M4796J/A, and says it was sold in Asia and Europe.[2] Apple's Service Source for the 5260 and 5280 covers the same hardware as the Power Macintosh 5260/100.[3] Apple's technical specifications give 8 MB as the minimum RAM; the Service Source gives 16 MB for the whole family.[1]

Hardware

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Apple's Service Source figures for the 5260 and 5280
Item Figure
Processor PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz (5260/100) or 120 MHz (5260/120, 5280); 64-bit PowerPC bus
RAM 16 MB minimum; two 72-pin SIMM sockets, 80 ns or faster; 64 MB maximum
ROM and cache 4 MB ROM; 256 KB level 2 cache
Video 1 MB DRAM frame buffer on the logic board; 640 × 480 at 16-bit
Display 14-inch shadow-mask CRT, 12.8-inch viewable; 0.28 mm dot pitch; 66.7 Hz; active raster 240 × 185 mm; 9,300 K white point
Storage 800 MB, 1.2 GB or 1.6 GB IDE hard drive; AppleCD 600i (5260/100) or AppleCD 1200i (5260/120, 5280); 1.4 MB SuperDrive, manual insert
Ports One ADB; two serial (mini DIN-8); external SCSI DB-25 for up to seven devices; sound input; front headphone jack and rear stereo output
Expansion LC processor-direct slot (96/114-pin); 112-pin communications slot; 60-pin video-in slot; TV tuner connector; external video connector slot
Electrical 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz; 240 W maximum; 4.0 A maximum; 40 A peak inrush
Dimensions 17.5 × 16 × 15.1 in (445 × 406 × 383 mm)

Source: pp. 4, 9–11 and 28–43.[3]

The 5260 looks like the 5200 series but its logic board (661-1116 at 100 MHz, 661-1265 at 120 MHz), power supply board (661-1133), analogue/video board (661-1134) and CRT (661-1135) all have different part numbers from the 5200's (p. 216).[3][4] The 5200 series has a 15-inch tube and a 125 W, 2.5 A supply; the 5260 has a 14-inch tube and a 240 W, 4.0 A supply. Apple's 5200 manual marks every adjustment page "not for 5260, 5280".[4][3]

The processor-direct slot takes many cards made for the Macintosh LC, but Apple says it is not a true PDS: cards that work with the main processor, such as cache or FPU cards, do not work (p. 11).[3] A Cuda microcontroller handles soft power, resets, PRAM, ADB and the real-time clock; Apple says many system problems clear after pressing the Cuda reset button on the logic board (pp. 21, 178).[3]

The PRAM battery connects to the logic board by a plug and sits on hook-and-loop tape. Apple's test is to replace it below 3.0 V (pp. 174–177); Apple's technical specifications give the battery type as 4.5 V alkaline.[3][1]

Adjustments

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Apple's adjustments for the 5260 and 5280 are light meter setup, geometry, video and power supply. Apple requires the power-supply adjustment whenever the analogue board or power supply is taken out: connect a DC voltmeter between the metal chassis and pin 3 of P805 on the power supply, and set R828 for 110 V DC (pp. 213–214).[3] The 5200 series high-voltage adjustment (29.5 V at D713 or D703) does not apply.[4]

The power supply and analogue board carry mains and CRT voltages, and the power-supply adjustment is made with the machine running. Discharge the CRT before working near it; see CRT Discharge Procedure.

Maintenance and repair

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Apple's symptom charts for this family are in its Service Source.[3] The 5200 series guides cover the same kind of chassis, but their board part numbers and the high-voltage adjustment do not apply to the 5260:

Service documentation

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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Apple, "Macintosh Performa 5270CD: Technical Specifications".
  2. ↑ EveryMac, "Macintosh Performa 5270CD Specs".
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Apple Computer, Service Source: Power Macintosh/Performa 5260, 5280 Series (1997), File:Powermac.perf 5260.5280.pdf; see Power Macintosh/Performa 5260, 5280 Series Service Source. Page numbers are PDF pages.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Apple Computer, Service Source: Power Macintosh/Performa 5200 and 5300 (not 5260, 5280) (1997), Adjustments, pp. 275–317, and exploded view, p. 319, File:Powermac.perf 5200.5300.pdf.
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